ON BEHALF of Prostate Cancer UK, I would like to say thank you to everyone who donated to a bucket collection at Bootham Crescent Stadium on March 12.

Volunteers collected £527.73 before the match between York City v Rochdale as part of the charity’s official partnership with the Football League for the 2012/13 season.

Every penny raised will help more men survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better quality of life by providing vital support, information and funding research.

We would also like to thank Royal Mail, who supported the bucket collection with volunteers, and has agreed to match fund any money raised by their staff.

It has been an incredibly successful season for Prostate Cancer UK, both in terms of raising awareness of the most common cancer in men, and fundraising.

Sport is an ideal platform through which to reach men about an issue which sadly still suffers from a certain level of taboo.

All 72 clubs in the Football League have been fantastic ambassadors of our cause. We have very much enjoyed working with them all and greatly appreciate all the support they have shown the partnership.

Mark Bishop, Director of Fundraising, Prostate Cancer UK.